About the Job
We’re looking for a motivated Sales Executive (m/f/d) to join one of our portfolio companies and support its sales and account growth strategies.
In your day-to-day work, you’ll focus on driving successful transactions and building strong customer relationships, and get the opportunity to contribute to various projects across commercial operations and platform optimisation.
Join our portfolio company: A next-generation supply chain platform, the company is redefining how one of the world’s largest industries sources, distributes, and finances materials. Engineered to unlock the full potential of global trade, it harnesses agentic AI and workflow automation to provide seamless, high-efficiency access to premium materials at scale.Since its commercial rollout, the platform has fueled exponential growth, optimising procurement for thousands of businesses while setting new benchmarks for speed, transparency, and efficiency. Its competitive edge lies in full digitisation and AI-driven supply chain management automation, eliminating inefficiencies and creating a direct, intelligent bridge between suppliers and buyers. With a team of 80+ FTEs across Europe (Berlin HQ), China, and India, the company is rapidly scaling toward profitability, driving triple-digit million GMV, and setting new industry standards in autonomous, AI-powered supply chain orchestration.
In this role, you’ll:
- Facilitate and oversee trades on the platform, ensuring smooth execution between buyers and suppliers
- Collaborate with customers to handle questions, issues, or feedback throughout the sales cycle
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships with buyers and suppliers
- Track market trends, product demand, and competitor activity to inform sales decisions
- Analyse trade data to support commercial strategy and improve performance
- Partner with the tech team to provide feedback on platform functionality and UX
- Ensure all trades follow relevant regulations and internal compliance policies
Your Profile
- First experience in Business Development, Sales, Key Account Management, or Account Management
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or a related field (Master’s is a plus)
- Native-level English communication skills
- Basic understanding of international trade or supply chain management is a plus
Please note that we are looking for support in the Berlin office of our portfolio company. Eligibility to work within the EU is required as well.
Benefits and Perks
- Fulfil a role with entrepreneurial freedom and take a pre-validated business model to the next level
- Join an experienced founding team of serial and 2nd-time founders
- Attractive base and bonus compensation program
- Collaboration with top-tier investors and angels (incl. various unicorn founders) as well as leading market experts
Apply below and become a part of our success story!
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Project A is committed to diverse and equal opportunities hiring for all – applicants, candidates, and employees alike. We value humans – with all our glorious multifaceted backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences – and look forward to your application.
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What We Do
Project A is one of the leading early-stage tech investors in Europe with offices in Berlin and London. In addition to $1bn assets under management, Project A supports its portfolio companies with a platform team of over 100 functional experts in key areas such as software and product development, data, brand, marketing, sales and recruiting.
The venture capital firm was founded in 2012 and has backed more than 100 startups. The portfolio includes companies such as Trade Republic, WorldRemit, sennder, KRY, Spryker, Catawiki, Unmind and Voi
